In winter, it is especially important to keep your hands warm and protect them from the wind. The best mate in this will be mittens. Today in stores a very large selection of this accessory. The choice of customers is not only classic models, but also original in the form of hedgehogs.
Benefits
- Among the variety of winter accessories, hedgehog mittens stand out significantly. And this is not only due to the unusual design, but also the numerous color options. Such mittens are suitable not only for children, but also for adults.
- Such "hedgehogs" differ not only in design, but also viscous. They can be on the street for a long enough time and not freeze. They perfectly retain heat and provide comfort throughout the walk.
High-quality material allows you to solve the problem of one season. This winter accessory will not only not lose its relevance for several winters in a row, but will also retain its original appearance.
Knitted hedgehogs have several features.
- Originality of design.
- Universality of size.
- Mostly natural materials.
- An unforgettable gift for both a child and an adult.
What to wear?
- Combining such an unusual accessory as hedgehog mittens is best with down jackets, jackets, vests, and fur, too. But a fur coat is far from the best option for such an accessory.
To get the finished look, choose a hat and a scarf to match the mittens or combine accessories with the same knit, provided that the hedgehog is crocheted of wool or other threads except grass. The kit may contrast in color with basic clothing.
- Despite the choice of color scheme, such an accessory will definitely not leave you unnoticed. It should be noted that not only women and children wear it, but also many men who prefer originality.
DIY hedgehogs
To knit such mittens with knitting needles or crochet is not so difficult, for this you will need the simplest knitting skills. Usually, these mittens are perceived as an exclusively children's accessory, so we will tell you how to knit children's mittens.
You will need:
- 100 grams of yarn, it is better if it contains wool. It is she who will warm you in frosty walks. Choose yarn that is resistant to multiple washing and drying on the battery. This choice is due to the fact that the product does not lose its original appearance too quickly.
- 50 grams of grass yarn for knitting needles. It can be matched to the main tone or be contrasting in color.
- Circular knitting needles.
- Hook.
- Darn needle.
- Beads to make nom and eyes.
We start to knit. The main thread you need to dial the required number of loops, depending on the girth of the hand. We will have them about 30-32, then you need to connect 20 rows. 22 row start to knit the front side. So 16 more rows.
From the 17th row, begin to knit a place where in the future there will be a thumb. Knit 6 loops with a contrasting thread, then knit on the left knitting needle and knit with the main thread.
Next, knit 25 rows of front stitch, periodically trying on the product to the child’s hand, until then knit to a level above the little finger. From this moment, start reducing the loops. Crochet the top of the mittens.
Then tie the thumb and spines. They can be knitted in any convenient way and sewn to the main product from two sides.
At the end of the work, tie and sew the ears, as well as the nose and eyes.
